Biden’s foreign policy farewell speech; millions gather for first ‘Amrit Snan’ at Maha Kumbh, and more
US President Joe Biden slammed President-elect Donald Trump during his farewell speech, saying that America stands stronger on the global stage than it did “four years ago”.
Millions of devotees are set to take part in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (Jan 14).
In other news, President Biden has said that the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel is “on the brink” of being finalised.
Finally, amid the LA wildfires, a luxurious Los Angeles home of the CEO who offered to “pay any amount” to private fire protection of a real estate company goes down in flames.
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Joe Biden in farewell foreign policy speech slams Trump, claims America ‘stronger’ on world stage
US President Joe Biden asserted on Monday (Jan 13) that America stands stronger on the global stage than it did “four years ago”. Delivering his farewell foreign policy speech just one week before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Biden did not outrightly name the US president-elect but did not refrain from taking potshots at him.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Millions gather in Prayagraj to take part in first ‘Amrit Snan’
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As the Maha Kumbh Mela began on Monday (Jan 13), millions of devotees are set to take part in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ (sacred dip) on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (Jan 14).
Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel ‘on the brink’ of being finalised
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US President Joe Biden announced on Monday (Jan 13) that a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas was nearing completion, taking credit for the deal months into negotiations.
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The Palisades Fire entirely engulfed and destroyed the luxurious Los Angeles home, which was owned by a prominent real estate figure. The bigwig had previously courted controversy for offering to “pay any amount” for private fire protection, the New York Post reported citing online records.
Watch | Russia and Iran are reportedly conducting secret nuclear meetings in Moscow
#LIVE | On #Gravitas with @MollyGambhir:
Russia and Iran are reportedly conducting secret nuclear meetings in Moscow
Will Iran secure Russian support for its nuclear ambitions?
Or will Donald Trump persuade Putin to refrain from the nuclear deal? https://t.co/f1h39YDzT9
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